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Chair Strip

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white image of two long, rectangular rugs side by side. The rugs are long and rectangular with ornate designs. The left rug has a light-colored background with dark-colored designs. The designs on the left rug include a large floral pattern at the top, a geometric shape in the middle and another floral pattern at the bottom. The right rug has a similar design but with a darker-colored background and more intricate patterns. The right rug also has a floral pattern at the top, a geometric shape in the middle and another floral pattern at the bottom. The rugs have borders around the edges with floral patterns. Handwritten numbers are at the bottom. The image is titled "Chair Strip". The artist is not visible.

Artwork details

Date:
18th century
Medium:
Velvet / Cut velvet
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
381 × 625 px
Museum record:
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